Local Information

Local Information

We've put together a list of hospitality resources for friends and family who may be unfamiliar with the area. Feel free to explore all that our community has to offer below.

LOCAL CHURCHES

If you’re searching for fellowship, or are looking for a place to hold a ceremony of remembrance or celebration, we hope this comprehensive list of local houses of worship, of all denominations, helps our site visitors in some small way. See our list of local churches below.

Lake Bluff

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

If you’re expecting out-of-town guests for a funeral service, the last thing you want to do is to recommend a hotel that doesn’t meet with their needs of expectations. Our list of the best local hotels ensures you’ll find the right location. See our list of area hotel accommodations below.

Northbrook

FLORISTS

Looking for a reputable local florist? Our list of recommended establishments is a great place to start. Whether you want to send flowers across town or across the country, you can rely on these florists to get the job done right. See our list of local florists below.

Highwood

NATIONAL LINKS

Center For Loss and Life Transition We publish books, articles and other resources to help people who are grieving. We are also an educational and training center for bereavement caregivers. If you are grieving or want to help others in grief, we invite you to explore our website.

Department of Veterans Affairs Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.

Social Security Benefits After a death occurs the family should contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 to initiate the Death Benefit Claim of $255 and any Survivor Claims that you may be entitled to receive. How Social Security Helps Families Social Security survivors benefits help ease the financial burden that follows a worker's death. Almost all children under age 18 will get monthly benefits if a working parent dies. Other family members may be eligible for benefits, too. Anyone who has worked and paid Social Security (FICA) taxes has been earning survivors benefits for his or her family. The amount of work needed to pay survivors benefits depends on the worker's age at the time of death. It may be as little as 1 ½ years for a young worker. No one needs more than 10 years.

Willow House At Willow House, we know that the death of a mom, dad, sister or brother is a life-altering experience for young families. If you are grieving the death of a family member, we hope you will find some support on this site. Willow House is here to provide and develop supportive services for children, teens, families and communities who are coping with death and dying.